Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield estimates that millions of their current and former members nationwide had key personal information exposed due to a recent cybersecurity attack of the insurance company’s information technology system.

The Georgia Department of Insurance is working closely with Blue Cross Blue Shield of GA and its parent company Anthem to assess the impact to Georgia policyholders and ensure that procedures are in place to protect them.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of GA has informed us that they will individually notify their current and former Georgia members whose information has been accessed. Credit monitoring and identity protection services will be provided free of charge.

Anthem has set up a dedicated website – www.anthemfacts.com – to answer customer questions. Customers can also call Anthem’s special toll-free number 877-263-7995. For more information, please click here.

ATTENTION: Certified Reinsurers.

In accordance with Ga. Reg. 120-2-78-.08 any unauthorized assuming insurer that meets the Department’s requirements may qualify as a Certified Reinsurer. Depending on the financial strength rating granted by the Department, which is based in part upon Table 1 below, a Certified Reinsurer may be allowed to post less than 100% collateral and still enable an authorized insurer to qualify for full reserve credit with respect to reinsurance cessions to the Certified Reinsurer in the amounts allowed in Table 2 in the linked content below. There are two processes by which an assuming insurer may become a certified reinsurer.

On November 4, 2014, Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens order Sensible Home Warranty, LLC, to immediately cease and desist the unauthorized marketing, selling and transaction of home warranties in the state of Georgia.

The Georgia Insurance Department received numerous complaints from consumers who had purchased home warranty plans from Sensible Home Warranty and their loss claims were not paid. Sensible, a Nevada based company has never been licensed or authorized to transact insurance business in Georgia.

Commissioner Hudgens reminds consumers that they can always contact his office if they have concerns about an insurance transaction. Consumers with inquires or complaints regarding home warranty coverage purchased from Sensible Home Warranty should contact Hudgens' Consumer Services Division at 800-656-2298.

HUDGENS: Don't be a victim of Roofing Fraud

Following recent storms, Commissioner Hudgens is advising homeowners to be weary of unscrupulous contractors who may claim that damage has occurred to your roof. With help from our partners at the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud here is a dramatization of roofing fraud. Hitting The Roof - Insurance Fraud. The Crime You Pay For: http://youtu.be/InQbgM_F9sc via @YouTube.

Thank you for your inquiries regarding the inability of Grady Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia to reach an agreement on the extension of their contract. While I understand the concerns of the consumers and advocacy groups who have contacted my office, Georgia law does not grant my office the authority to approve or disapprove negotiated reimbursement rates between health insurers and hospitals.

Although I have no direct authority in these negotiations, members of my staff continue to monitor the situation. I believe that it is in the best interest of Georgia consumers for Grady Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield to resume their contractual relationship, and I encourage both sides to work towards that end.

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